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Weather & Climate in Cape Meares, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cape Meares experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 22 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5267°N, 123.9518°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tillamook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 25, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M5.6 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 100 km | 27 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon | M3.6 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 130 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | M3.6 | 60 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 116 km | 29 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon | M3.5 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon | M3.4 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Oct 16, 2017 | 21 km WNW of Vernonia, Oregon | M3.4 | 58 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 17 km ENE of Willapa, Washington | M3.3 | 142 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 14, 2016 | EF2 | 22 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1993 | EF2 | 83 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | EF1 | 100 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2003 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 1991 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1975 | EF1 | 12 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1967 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | EF0 | 10 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF0 | 93 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2019 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2018 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2017 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2009 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2006 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | — | 2 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 151 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 156 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 171 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 177 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | ROCKHOUSE | 5,011 | 77 km |
| 2020 | ECHO MTN COMPLEX | 2,161 | 57 km |
| 1987 | 87552212 | 1,166 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 13.7 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 11.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 14.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cape Meares has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.7") and August the driest (1.5").